VIDEO: Watch first serially produced Volvo CE electric ADTs land at Norwegian infrastructure project
LNS selected the zero-emission A30 Electric articulated haulers to reduce emissions in enclosed working environments
The first A30 Electric articulated haulers from Volvo CE have been delivered to LNS (Leonhard Nilsen & Sønner AS) for use on a Hafslund hydropower project, representing a significant advancement in the electrification of heavy equipment.
Deploying electrified construction equipment
The A30 Electric is part of Volvo CE's growing portfolio of battery-electric machines and is the company's first serially produced electric articulated hauler in its size class. The machine delivers zero-emission performance in demanding applications.
A total of four A30 Electric articulated haulers have been delivered, with three more to be delivered soon. The machines will be used by LNS on behalf of Hafslund Kraft AS to build 3 power plants in the Hallingdal region, spanning the Hemsedal and Gol municipalities.
The project, expected to be completed in 2029, will increase annual energy production by around 110 GWh. To help reduce project-related greenhouse gas emissions, electric equipment such as the Volvo A30 Electric will play a key role in construction.
The machines made the 700 km journey from Volvo CE's Braås site in Sweden, where they are produced, to the Hemsil 3 site on Volvo trucks, travelling through Norway's mountain landscape to reach the hydropower site in Hallingdal.
LNS selected Volvo CE's electric ADTs to support ongoing environmental goals
Lars Oust, project manager at Hafslund Kraft, said: "Hafslund has a strong environmental focus and takes a forward-leaning approach to electrifying construction operations on our projects. To succeed in the green transition, we need to adopt new technology and take the lead as a client, driving demand for this type of equipment. That's why being the first in the world to use electric haulers is so important to us."
The machines will be used in the construction of an approximately 20 km tunnel, where their zero-emission operation makes them ideally suited for enclosed and sensitive working environments.
Steffen Solstrand Ludvigsen, project site manager at LNS, said: "We are proud to have secured the first A30 Electric haulers for LNS and the Hemsil 3 project, and we look forward to putting them to work. The project is a strong fit for this type of machine. We'll be working in tunnels with blasting cycles, which allow time for charging between runs. That makes electric haulers particularly well suited to the work here."
Przemysla Wessel, from LNS and one of the first operators to use the A30 Electric in a customer project, said: "It was a really special experience. Being among the first to operate this electric hauler was something new for me. It was smooth, comfortable, and easy to use — I truly enjoyed the first run. This feels like a step into the future."
The machines were supplied and will be supported by Volvo CE's dealer in Norway, Volvo Maskin AS. David Kristiansund, head of Operations at Volvo Maskin AS, said: "LNS has been pushing for electric haulers for several years, so it's fantastic to see them now in operation. Together with forward-leaning customers and clients, Norway is leading the way, with strong demand for zero-emission solutions."
